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CMA Fest Media Credential Application
CMA Fest | June 5 - 8, 2025

​​​​​THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR CMA FEST MEDIA CREDENTIALS IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23.

​TERMS & CONDITIONS - PLEASE READ AND SIGN BELOW, INDICATING YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT TO THE FOLLOWING:

1. One CMA Fest media credential application must be submitted on behalf of your entire media organization; not on behalf of you as an individual. Do not file multiple applications on behalf of multiple members in your organization or the prospective members of your crew. If CMA can grant credentials to your organization, separate instructions will be sent on how to submit names for each crew member.

2. Submitting an application does not guarantee your organization will be approved for media credentials.

3. Credential requests are evaluated each year. Being approved for credentials for past CMA-related events does not mean your organization will be credentialed again this year. Being denied credentials previously does not mean your organization will be denied this year.

4. All credentialed crew members must be able to present photo ID at any time.

5. All persons, all equipment, backpacks, tote bags and the like brought to CMA Fest will be subject to search by security personnel.

As the credential application coordinator for your organization, you will be notified via e-mail as to the status of your outlet's request for CMA Fest media credentials. If your request is approved, your notification will include forms and instructions for providing the required identification information for the individuals to be credentialed.

Your notification will also include important information and forms that must be shared with the individuals who will be receiving credentials.

If you have any questions regarding the above Terms and Conditions, please email CMApress@cmaworld.com.

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR CMA FEST MEDIA CREDENTIALS IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23.

Media Organization Information

Applicant Information

Please do NOT submit more than ONE application per outlet. If your outlet is approved, the applicant submitted below will receive a separate form to provide crew names.

2025 Media Credentials

- Daytime Credentials: Allow access to all CMA Fest outdoor stages and activities, as well as access to Fan Fair X inside Music City Center.

- Nissan Stadium Credentials/Tickets: Credentials range in location and access. Access areas include photo pit and/or talent interviews. Nissan Stadium credentials also grant access to all CMA Fest outdoor daytime stages and activities, as well as access to Fan Fair X inside Music City Center. Nissan Stadium tickets only grant access to your designated seat.

- Ascend Amphitheater Credentials/Tickets: Credentials allow access to select media areas near the front of house booth or access to the photo pit. Ascend Amphitheater credentials also grant access to all CMA Fest outdoor daytime stages and activities, as well as access to Fan Fair X inside Music City Center. Ascend Amphitheater tickets only grant access to your designated seat or area on the lawn.

Media Coverage Details

Please note: Media space at CMA Fest is limited and in high demand. Submitting this application does not guarantee approval of media credentials.


Please be as specific as possible when describing your coverage plans, as these plans will be taken into strong consideration when processing your credential request.


Media Coverage Plan for CMA Fest

Provide your organization's media coverage plan for CMA Fest, the four-day festival. Please be as detailed as possible, including pre-festival, during the festival and post-festival coverage.

Media Coverage Plan for “CMA Fest” TV Special

Provide your organization's media coverage plan for the ABC Network Television Special "CMA Fest," which will air later this summer. Please be as detailed as possible, including pre-airdate, live and post-airdate coverage.

In the event that CMA is able to grant your organization media access, CMA will determine the location(s) and type of position(s) based on CMA resources and objectives, as well as your organization's intent and ability to cover the event. You will then be emailed a second form to submit the name(s) of the individual(s) who will be covering each position.


Please use the button below to submit your application for review. You will receive a receipt of this submission within 24 hours. If you have not received the submission receipt within 24 hours and there is no receipt in your spam/junk folders, please contact CMApress@cmaworld.com.


If you need to make adjustments to this application after submitting, please email CMApress@cmaworld.com. DO NOT FILE AN ADDITIONAL APPLICATION ONLINE. Adjustments should be made via e-mail correspondence only.